Phoenix Relocation Guide

of our friends visit us from California and are amazed that we live in such a resort like setting with so many amenities. This doesn’t exist in California anywhere near a price point a family could afford. We have met so many people in our neighborhood that moved here for the exact same reasons we did: Family and quality of life. When we meet people now we often joke, ‘what part of California are you from?’” HEIRLOOM AT MORRISON RANCH 3402 E. Bloomfield Pkwy. Gilbert, AZ 85296 www.camelothomes.com/community/ heirloom-morrison-ranch/ This coming-soon location features beau- tiful homes ranging from 3100 to 6000 sq. ft., perfect for any need that may arise. This community boasts front patios, play areas, lake, and greenbelts, and is one of the most family-friendly neighborhoods in Arizona. This development is planned for 56 homes on ¼ acre lots and will maintain both single and two-story plans with options for up to six bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 3-4 car garages, and more. This beautiful, luxury location is perfect for any new resident looking to expe- rience the finer side of Arizona.

Chief among the community’s attractions are the 200-plus acres of open space and greenbelts that include 110 acres of turf, 25 central neighborhood and greenbelt parks and a 10-acre state-of-the-art soccer complex providing unlimited areas for neighborhood get-togethers and gathering spaces. A 26-mile trail system with a loop weaves for over three miles through five neighborhoods and is heavily used by residents. Power Ranch offers two community club- houses: the 4,000-square-foot Ranch House featuring a swimming pool, kids’ play pool, and basketball and sand volleyball courts surrounded by a 7.5-acre park; and The Barn, a 7,000-square-foot facility situated in the 7.3-acre Trailside Community Park with a resort pool and picnic pavilions. Each club- house has a catch-and-release fishing lake with lakeside trails. Power Ranch offers 12 home collections featuring floor plans range from 1,294 to 4,602 square feet. The community also features Trilogy at Power Ranch an age-qual- ified lifestyle resort community by Shea Homes. Seville Golf & Country Club in Gilbert is a virtual “wish list” for families. Here, every detail has been thoughtfully planned to provide a warm, friendly setting where neighbors can become friends and families can grow and flourish. “In the valley where there are so many builders to chose from, it is challenging to find one you trust, one who will be there from the start of construction to the close of escrow,” says Dana and Mike Mondie, homeowners in the Escala II development. “If you want quality, craftsmanship, expe- rienced sales staff, and excellent warranty service, then buy a Shea Home. They don’t just build houses, they build neighborhoods people can call home” “We thought we were buying a great home but realized that what we got was an amazing lifestyle,” says Daryl & Carrie Stewart, homeowners in La Mirada. “All SEVILLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Gilbert is proud of a lifestyle that focuses on raising a family and quality education while also offering 9.8 million square feet of retail and more than 700 acres of designated open space for recreation and entertainment, providing a quality of life that translates to a thriving and diverse community. Gilbert is home to an enviable downtown with locally-unique dining options, seven golf courses, six major parks, four community pools, four community recreation centers, a performing arts center, a privately-owned theatre, an indoor ice arena, a USA BMX facility and the Big League Dreams Sports Complex. Throughout the year, Gilbert is host to numerous festivals, youth and amateur sporting events, academic confer- ences, sports tournaments and a bi-weekly art walk. For those looking for a new home in the East Valley, Shea Homes has some great options as well. Situated at the south- west corner of Ray and Recker Roads in Gilbert and only half mile from the San Tan/Loop 202 Freeway, Recker Pointe offers three new communities, Ambition, Compass, and Inspire. Here, homeowners will find the homes, amenities, and most importantly, the ultimate homebuying and homebuilding experience at Shea Homes. Find a full list of Shea Homes communi- ties around the Valley at sheahomes.com. POWER RANCH Power Ranch, a development located in Gilbert, is designed as a blend of residential, retail and commercial properties. The nearby Superstition Freeway, makes this commu- nity assessable to Phoenix areas sports and entertainment facilities. Amenities include a two-acre lake, pool, several green belt areas and walking trails. From its long history as a family-run farm with neat, linear fields and formal citrus orchards, Power Ranch has become the area’s foremost planned community especially attractive to growing families. The 2,084-acre community is located in Gilbert at Power and Germann roads just south of the San Tan Loop 202.

Mesa City of Mesa: 480-644-2011 www.mesaaz.gov Mesa Chamber of Commerce 480-969-1307 www.mesachamber.org

Mesa’s growth has been fueled by the “Three A’s”: affordability, amenities and the annual migration of “snow birds,” the winter weary retirees from the Midwest who flock to Mesa’ sundrenched RV and mobile home parks. In the 1980’s, Mesa’s popula- tion grew by an incredible 89%, making it the third largest city in Arizona. By the year

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